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N562 HCR

1996 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,880 mi
Last recorded82,880 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN562 HCR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,880 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 82,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both headlamp light outputs slightly reduced due to lenses starting to deteriorate

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs and pads worn

oil stains on engine and gearbox

slight bind from offside rear brake and service efficiency slightly low- advise rear brake inspection

slight play in offside track rod arm

stonechips in front screen

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,816 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light does not fully illuminate

n/s/r tyre wall starting to split and perish

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,558 miles

centre brake light does not fully illuminate

n/s/r tyre wall starting to split and perish

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,893 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light does not fully illuminate

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to offside front door sill

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,951 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,880 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,258 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 220?

Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
6,439
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
37,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 25,916
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,881
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,870
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,772
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N562 HCR is a 1996 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 111,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N562 HCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N562 HCR is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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